what percentage of the power in the U.S. is generated using solar power?

doing a science project and i need to know how much of the power in the U.S. is generated by solar energy Best answer: Answer by Celia Sanchez, Etienne de Quercygo here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_energy you’ll find some figures Give your answer to […]

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How much cost savings could be expected using a solar power system that creates 2100 watts during the sun day?

this house has a 2 yr old Sunny Boy 2100u system installed. 4BR, 2.5 Bath House. Best answer: Answer by billrussell42If you have 8 hours of sun a day, that is 2100*8 = 16800 watt hours of energy, or 17 kW-hrs. 17 […]

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Is it possible to charge an electric car using solar power or static electricity?

These are just random thoughts I had. If anyone was inspired to make anything, please let me know and give me a slice of the profits. Thanks for your time. Best answer: Answer by PoohBearPenguinThey already make hybrids that have a solarpanel […]

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using solar power to generate electricity?

and hydroelectric, geothermal and wind turbines.. lol @ went to school Best answer: Answer by silent_alleysSolar power Sunny day lots of power Rainy day no hot water at night Hydroelectric Looks disgusting destroy the view if the damp doesn’t have enough water […]

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Amount of water which can be undergone in photoelectrolysis one day by using 100 watt power solar ??

In our project we should produce Oxygen from water by Solar power. In one day how much amount of water can be undergone photo electrolysis by using a 100watt solar panel? And how much oxygen can be produced from it. I am […]

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What are the advantages of using gallium arsenide in solar cells or solar power panels?

i need to know this immediately. It is said that gallium is rare than gold, so even if it is rare than gold what it got to do with advantages? Best answer: Answer by jpopelishThey have a higher energy conversion efficiency in […]

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Q&A: how to run an air conditioner using solar power?

i would like to know if anyone has ever tried to run an air conditioner using solar panels. i know that pretty much anything can be hooked up to a battery to run it. How many solar panel did you need? 50 […]

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Q&A: Is it possible to build a solar power plant using old CDs?

I read somewhere that if you cover the inside of a VW bug’s roof with CDs, you’ll have a reflector focusing enough solar energy to boil water in a reasonably sunny climate. I’m curious: How far can this be scaled up, with […]

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What happens to your energy/hot water if you are using solar power and it’s cloudy for several days in a row?

I used to have a solar water heater 15-20 years ago and it worked OK when it was sunny (of course!). However, if it was cloudy/rainy for several days in a row, there was no hot water when it was needed the […]

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Did california consider using Tidal power before building/spending money on all of the solar plants?

Not the entire coastline is used by tourists, so doesn`t it make sense to use Tidal power or hydroelectric–why spend a lot of money on solar power plants if it is unnecessary? Best answer: Answer by catarthurTidal power over time will slow […]

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